Vol. 1, No 3, December 2025
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Elijah O. John
Editor: Prof. Moses Ikoh
Secretary/Editorial Assistant: Emem Bassey Inyang
Business/Production Manager: Samuel Eno Inyang
Associate Editors
Dr. Nwachukwu M. Anyim
Dr. Aniedi Usoroh
Dr. Nkereuwem David Edemekong
Dr. Uwaezuoke Precious Obioha
Dr. Christopher Udofia
Dr. Uwem Akpan
Dr. Imoh Ekot
Editorial Consultants
Prof. Godfrey O. Ozumba, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Prof. Uwem Akpan, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Paul Ogugua, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Prof. Ashong C. Ashong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Mark O. Ikeke, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
Prof. Aniekan S. Brown, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Christopher Ekong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Gabriel E. Idang, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Christopher O. Akpan, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Prof. Peter Esuh, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Valerie Aphie Asanwana University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Nicholas Uche Asogwu, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Prof. Paul Haaga, Nasarawa State University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Prof. Anthony Areji, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Prof. Richard Ajah, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Bernard Matolino, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Prof. Udoh Elijah Udom, Washington Adventist University, Washington DC.
Prof. Queendoleen Obinaju, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Rotimi Omosulu, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica.
Prof. Joseph A. Ushie, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Effiong Johnson, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Nsikan Idiong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Garvey Ufot Bassey, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Dennis E. Igwe, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. Broken Mandate: Voters' Suppression and Electoral Malpractices in Contemporary Nigeria By Ifeanyi Jonah Onuoha, PhD, Chikwere Innocent Akaose, PhD, Chisomaga Happiness Ihekoromadu, PhD, Obinna Augustine Ovaga, PhD & Prof. Jonah Onuoha, PhD. - 1-13
2. Local Government Autonomy and Grassroots Democratic Participation: An Examination of the South-East and North-East Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria By Philip Ikhanafe Imokha, PhD, and Ibrahim O. Momoh, MSc. - 14-27
3. The Influence of Criminology and Security Studies Curriculum in Nigerian Universities: The Role of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Promoting Effective Policing By Mudassir Nasir, PhD and Uko Uko, MSc. - 28-42
4. Democratic and Military Governance: A Comparative Study of Security of Lives in Nigeria By Solomon Babatunde Kumakpayi, PhD and Terfa Kahaga Anjov, PhD. - 43-66
5. Genocide in Nigeria: The Role of Christian Men in Contemporary Nigerian Politics By David Amadike Wokocha, PhD and Okengwu Kelechi PhD. - 67-76
6. Fuel Subsidy Removal and the Well-Being of People in Nigeria: A Study of Uyo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria By Chijioke Basil Onuoha, PhD, Ekom Kuyak Udofia, MSc and Michael Effiong Ukpong, MSc. - 77-94
7. Human Dignity, Social Inequality, and the Capability Approach in Amartya Sens Philosophy By Michael Peter Okewu, PhD. - 95-106
8. Culture and Identity: An Anthropological Perspective By Emmanuel Egbe Ukata, PhD. - 107-115
9. Resource Control, Extractives and Environmental Security Issues in the South-South Region of Nigeria By Idoh Famous Mda-asira PhD. - 116-124
10. Weak State Institutions and the Rise of Non-State Armed Actors in West Africa By Gbe Alfred Miebi, PhD. - 125-134
11. The Ethical Dimensions of Mental Magnitude in Awolowo's Thought: Pathways to Peace Building By Callistus Agianpuye Ubleble, MA.- 135-142
12. Labour Market Governance and Economic Performance in Nigeria: A Public Administration Perspective By George Adioni Sinclair, PhD. - 143-157
13. Digital Tribalism and Ethno-Religious Polarization in the New Conflict Frontier of Social Media in Nigeria By Basil Ibebunjo, PhD. - 158-171
14. The Interplay of Philosophy, Values and Good Governance By Owere Agatha Ejidje Iliaro, PhD. - 172-183
15. A Critique of Karl Marx’s Concept of Class Struggle as a Paradigm for Social Development By Gabriel Akwaji Agabi, PhD and Thomas Egaga Ushie, PhD. - 184-192
16. Francis Bacon's Critique of the Deductive Method: The Critical Juncture in Modern Scientific Methodology By Benedict Chukwuemeka Okpata, PhD and Henry Obinze Ebo, PhD. - 193-201
List of Contributors
Jonah Isaac Onuoha, PhD, is a Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Chijioke Basil Onuoha, PhD, is a Professor of Public Administration in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Terfa Kahaga Anjov, PhD is an Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts at the Revered Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Nigeria.
David Amadike Wokocha, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Conflict Resolution Unit of the School of General Studies at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
Ifeanyi Jonah Onuoha, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Solomon Babatunde Kumakpayi, PhD, is of the International Academy for Gender and Peace, Calabar, Nigeria.
Obinna Augustine Ovaga, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Chikwere Innocent Akaose, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Chisomaga Happiness Ihekoromadu, PhD, is of the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Philip Ikhanafe Imokha, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.
Mudassir Nasir, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Iconic Open University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
Okengwu Kelechi, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Conflict Resolution Unit of the School of General Studies at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
Michael Peter Okewu, PhD, is a Lecturer at Claretian University, Nekede, Imo State, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Egbe Ukata, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at St. Augustine's Institute of Philosophy, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Idoh Famous Mda-asira, PhD, is of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Gbe Alfred Miebi, PhD, is of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
George Adioni Sinclair, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Mewar International University, Masaka, Nigeria.
Basil Ibebunjo, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Faculty of Social Sciences at the National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Owere Agatha Ejidje Iliaro, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Directorate of General Studies at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.
Gabriel Akwaji Agabi, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Thomas Egaga Ushie, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
Henry Obinze Ebo, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Philosophy Unit of the Department of General Studies, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria.
Benedict Chukwuemeka Okpata, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Philosophy Unit of the Department of General Studies, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria.
Ekom Kuyak Udofia, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar and a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration at the University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Michael Effiong Ukpong, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Public Administration at the University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.
Callistus Agianpuye Ubleble, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Ibrahim O. Momoh, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.
Uko Uko, MSc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Iconic University, Sokoto, Nigeria and an Adjunct Faculty, University of the People, Pasadena, CA, United States of America.
Publication Date: 21st October, 2025
Ifeanyi Jonah Onuoha, PhD, Chikwere Innocent
Akaose, PhD, Chisomaga Happiness Ihekoromadu, PhD, Obinna Augustine
Ovaga, PhD
& Prof. Jonah Onuoha, PhD.
Philip Ikhanafe Imokha, PhD, and Ibrahim O. Momoh, MSc.
Mudassir Nasir, PhD and Uko Uko, MSc.
Solomon Babatunde Kumakpayi, PhD and Terfa Kahaga Anjov, PhD.
David Amadike Wokocha, PhD and Okengwu Kelechi PhD.
Chijioke Basil Onuoha, PhD, Ekom Kuyak Udofia, MSc and Michael Effiong Ukpong, MSc.
Michael Peter Okewu, PhD.
Idoh Famous Mda-asira PhD.
Gbe Alfred Miebi, PhD.
Callistus Agianpuye Ubleble, MA.
George Adioni Sinclair, PhD.
Basil Ibebunjo, PhD.
Gabriel Akwaji Agabi, PhD and Thomas Egaga Ushie, PhD.
Benedict Chukwuemeka Okpata, PhD and Henry Obinze Ebo, PhD.